Category Archives: Holidays

Happy Labor Day

Posted on September 1, 2014 by DMW

Labor Day is a holiday where I don’t have any traditions – old or new. My husband doesn’t either. It is a day without plans, without parties, without food to look forward to (or to have to slave over in … Continue reading →

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This Memorial Day, I Remember… (Part 2)

Posted on May 26, 2014 by DMW

Yesterday’s blog memorialized the three people in my biological family that are in my thoughts often, but wanted to pay special tribute to this holiday weekend. The three people in this post are family, but that of a different variety. … Continue reading →

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This Memorial Day, I Remember… (Part 1)

Posted on May 25, 2014 by DMW

I have observed Memorial Day since I was thirteen, after I lost my Aunt Linda. I would put flowers on her grave. Now, fifteen years later, I have quite a few more names to add to that list. I’m not … Continue reading →

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What Did You Do On May Day? Mine Involved Stake-Outs And Going Under Cover

Posted on May 2, 2014 by DMW

Yesterday was May Day. When I was little I used to make May baskets for the neighbors (or at least the ones I knew and liked) and waited until they were home. Then I left the basket on their doorstep, … Continue reading →

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Making Happy Holiday Traditions For Your Future Children (That Was My Easter)

Posted on April 21, 2014 by DMW

The holidays are a time for family, but for my husband and me, we are the only family we have to spend them with. His family is on the other side of the country and my biological family is (for … Continue reading →